Quote (Ethics3 @ Jul 7 2012 01:44am)
Introduction
Hey there, I was hoping I could get some input from some end-game monks on my gear and on what upgrades I should make next. Inferno Act 3 (Keeps 1,3; Cydaea -> Azmo is essentially on easy-mode farm, but I'd still like to get the most out of my character. I have ~45 mil to blow.
Stats/Gear
http://i.imgur.com/fDVjg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2Hzcx.jpg
(Screenshot fail; those are my MF bracers). Here are my actual ones:
http://i.imgur.com/n1nvK.png
Here are my buffed (LoH) stats with 1H/OH & Enchantress and my gear. My gear is good, but not nearly as good as it could be. I normally use the Ouroboros, but I sometimes switch it out for the rare. The daibo is something I forced myself to play with the past few days. My DPS shoots up to 57k with it (and the aforementioned rare amulet) and it's a ton of fun to blow elites up, though it takes a little more dancing around because of the lack of a shield and zero LoH. In the end, however, 1H/OH with LoH is a bit more efficient, albeit less entertaining.
Thoughts
Because I run a pretty standard FoT/Cyclone spec, I gear primarily for %Crit Chance, attack speed, and dexterity. Since I'm at 38.5% crit, I know the DPS on my stats sheet would skyrocket if I got a bit more Crit Damage, but I'm not really sure where I could fit it in. Also, the displayed 35k DPS does not take into account the 1743829 cyclones that are always up when I'm killing stuff. I'm currently avoiding dual wielding because the damage increase is very minimal (because I'm losing the crit from the shield) and I really like the damage mitigation. My current goal is to break 50k DPS with LoH while maintaining my HP and resists.
Gear Upgrades
I know that my 1H, right ring, and shield are in dire need of upgrading, but I'm not quite sure what direction to go. I think I need a 800+ DPS 1H with LoH, innate Crit Dmg, Dex, and a socket, but I have on idea how to gauge whether or not I'm overpaying; it's so hard to determine what something is worth. Regarding the ring, I mentioned earlier that I bid on a Skull Grasp (with Poison Resist). Any reason why this wouldn't be a good way to go? I lose some attack speed, but I feel the added dex, LoH, and bonus damage to elites should make up for it. Lastly, I'm looking for a shield with 25%+ block chance with 9%+ crit, and 100+ dex (and maybe some resists).
Oh, and I know my resists are a bit low but I'm not really sure where I could fit in more.
Anyways, these are my thoughts. Any input/suggestions would be greatly appreciated
daibo?